Perinatal deaths highest in decade – inequities continue

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Perinatal deaths highest in decade – inequities continue

Pregnant woman CR Edward Cisneros on Unsplash
In 2021, there were 707 perinatal-related deaths, the highest number since 2010 [Image: Edward Cisneros on Unsplash]

Fiona Cassie looks at the latest perinatal and maternity mortality figures, finding that ethnic disparities continue, along with higher rates of perinatal loss among people in high-deprivation areas

Reporting these disparities over a long period of time has not resulted in any meaningful action to address them Perinatal-related deaths in 2021